Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Source: SMW Electronics SMW Autoblok Group yesterday launched its new quick-change PRS Robotic Tool Changer line, which can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 Inductive Couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. An optional electronic signal interface module is available.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The new MPXS series is intended to provide manufacturers with an efficient tool for handling non-porous parts at high speeds on robots or automated systems, said COVAL. This makes it suited to dynamic applications requiring very short cycle times. COVAL said the two power levels of 0.53 Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. With Flexxbotics’ robot-driven operation of FOBA equipment, customers can achieve continuous operation, greater throughput, and higher yields, asserted the company.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 1, 2025

Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate their joint commitment to empowering customers with increased productivity through a diverse range of automation applications, commanding the largest exhibition area at Automate 2025 at joint booths #4023 and #3623 from May 12-15 in Detroit.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Vibration affects all machines that move, including robots. Ulendo is a startup that launched with a vibration compensation algorithm for fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers and is now working to apply it to robots. Any machine that moves deals with vibration, whether it’s a 3D printer, machine tool or robot.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Top row, from left to right: the Ella smart stroller, Soft Robotics’ food packer, and the TM25S. Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Announcing a major relaunch and rebranding, Rethink Robotics returned to IMTS, and unveiled a full portfolio of new robotics products, including seven Rethink Reacher cobots, its Rethink Ryder AMR line, and the Rethink Riser MMR. If higher uptime is required, customers can request up to two additional battery units per Ryder.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

This enables precise joining of delicate components, making it ideal for applications in the electronics, medical devices and automotive industries. The WeldControl 300 is an operating system for heavy robotic welding automation. THG Automation LLC (Indianapolis, IN) demonstrated multi-axis robotic welding capabilities at FABTECH 2024.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs.

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JULY 29, 2024

TM Robotics has launched a revolutionary new robotic feeding system — the Infinifeed — to the UK and wider European market. Powered by Shibaura Machine’s advanced THE series of industrial robots, the Infinifeed is an automated feeding system that addresses the common challenges of parts feeding and sorting. Today Magazine.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Machining time: A deeper cut can reduce overall machining time but may require more robust tooling and machine capabilities. Optimizing the tool path is crucial for: Reducing cycle time: A well-planned tool path minimizes unnecessary movements and optimizes machining efficiency.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 30, 2024

Highlighting speed, versatility and flexibility for the packaging and processing industry, KUKA Robotics will feature four innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO International, Nov. KR IONTEC provides users the highest output with a low total cost of ownership and high life cycle efficiency.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. Guillaume Mougin, Product Manager at Portescap, explores how miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics. However, increasing demands upon robots have exposed the limitations of using pneumatic grippers in these applications.

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JULY 19, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will show visitors to Motek 2022 its family of compact, affordable industrial robots boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes. At Motek, Yamaha will combine LCMR200 units with a cartesian robot to show how parts can be quickly moved between processes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 8, 2023

KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KMP 1500P autonomous mobile robot (AMR) makes an optimal contribution to intralogistic processes in production and storage facilities. The robot uses built-in technology and QR code readers to identify loads.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

When Mathieu DeBlois (right) was choosing his automation supplier, Jean-Sébastien Neveu (left), president of Waybo, demonstrated the simplicity of his company’s robotic cells by picking up a robot from his garage, driving it across Montreal to Précinov and setting it up on the spot. Images courtesy of DGS Marketing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Reduction of Work in Progress thanks to smart utilization of robot loader idle cycle time. Operators simply load up to two full pallets of tools and the robot performs the laser marking operations, freeing up staff to take care of other tasks. This solution means: No need for additional equipment on the factory floor.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Robotic System Enables a Wide Range of Material Removal Operations. The Kane Robotics GRIT ST-X robotic system is ideal for deburring needs. At FABTECH 2022, Kane Robotics, Inc. The GRIT ST-X featured ATI Industrial Automation’s Universal Robots+ certified Compliant Reciprocating Tool. Made in the USA.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

kg, incorporates an integral controller with ethernet communication, allowing for seamless integration to both portal CMM frames or 6-axis industrial robots, including 7-axis rail mounted configurations. Physical parts or even paper, acetate or electronic image files can be reverse engineered to create CAD files. www.apimetrology.com.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We measure 100% of our electrodes on our tool room CMM and then transfer all the offsets electronically to the sinker EDM using software developed by our CMM programmer/operator. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The compatibility and ease of use of tool changers with various robotic tools and end-effectors contributes to versatility in the production process, while at the same time reducing errors and keeping your operators safe. Target industry segments include electronics, aerospace, automotive and general industry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Point-to-point positioning is frequently employed where multiple welds are needed over a small area, for example, electronic connector leads. Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 26, 2023

Point-to-point positioning is frequently employed where multiple welds are needed over a small area, for example, electronic connector leads. Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 11, 2024

Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation Kuka Robotics ’ KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform is designed to automate intralogistic optimization, while the Kuka KMP 600-S DiffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet the highest safety requirements.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The market for liquid silicone is growing dynamically, both in terms of applications demanding skills in LSR, as well as volume,” observes Rustam Aliyev, the company’s LSR expert and Business Development Director of Automotive & Electronics. As a result, LSR is used extensively in electronic components, cables etc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 11, 2024

A growing number of organizations are utilizing Robots as a Service (RaaS), due to attractive financing programs, which are enabling the use of scalable robotic automation. Photo courtesy of Path Robotics. Having a good grasp on these strategic factors is often the doorway to knowing which type of robot or work cell to select.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. seconds) and KR IonTec robot can help for food processing. PMMI will donate or recycle any remaining carpet after the show. seconds.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Machine) is our in-house robot series. Automation. This means the SAM series fully meets future Industry 4.0

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Integrating an all-electric machine into production lines, alongside intelligent utilisation of digital tools and automation, combined with investing in training and development, can decrease cycle times by up to 55% percent. Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55 Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Including packaging, medical, automotive, electronics and consumer goods. Perfect for packaging Achieving a dry fast cycle time of less than 4 seconds, launching on the main stand is the IntElectS 220 ton clamp force machine for packaging. Producing six flower pots every 3.5

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package ABB’s (Auburn Hills, MI) GoFa Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package is a breakthrough solution that simplifies creating and executing welding sequences, empowering first-time robot users to create high-quality welds without the need for in-depth knowledge of robot programming.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

An example is the advanced palletizer from Universal Robot & Robotiq, notes Warren Osak, president of Electromate. Advanced robot safety features include safe limited speed and positioning. This creates a very compact and effective robot package that is very simple to deploy (use typical wall voltage).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2022

It is AIMS Ready, which means it can be used as a standalone machine but could be easily integrated to your lights out, unmanned AIMS manufacturing cell with automatic pallet transfer using AutoFetch robot. ToolRoom RN35 focuses on productivity and cycle time improvements especially machine running costs. www.anca.com.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 12, 2023

“Where you might have 40 hours of video multiplied by 5 stations, we’ll give you the most important 10 minutes of that day,” Danziger said, citing examples like information about cycle time and the breakdown of time spent working versus time walking. Manufacturers are always trying to get rid of waste in these processes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When paired with fiber lasers, galvo scan heads can minimize point-to-point positioning times, shaving seconds off cycle times on parts with multiple weld locations. Ideal For the past decade, we have integrated galvo scanning solutions for medical device, battery, electronic, and aerospace industries.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hrishikesh Kulkarni has an extensive experience of over 14 years in the field of Automation & Robotics Industry. Hrishikesh played an instrumental role in setting up strategic partnerships especially in the Machine Tool and Robotics segments. Milestones in Human-Robot Collaboration. Getting Mechatronic!!

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 16, 2024

Building on ANCA’s heritage of producing industry-leading software, the latest release of our signature ToolRoom software, RN35, takes cycle time optimization even further, elevating productivity – it’s the future of tool production.” ToolRoom and AIMS really pave the way for highly productive, autonomous production.

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